Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately is an English actor known mainly for his roles as Robbie Lewis in both Inspector Morse and Lewis. He is also known for playing the part of Nev in Auf Weidersehen Pet.

Kevin originally started his working life training as an accountant, also working as a folk singer and playing the guitar. Kevin has made several television appearances including Shoestring, Juliet Bravo, and Peak Practice.

In 1987 Kevin was cast as Detective Sergeant Lewis the sidekick, partner and friend of Inspector Morse, played by John Thaw. Kevin appeared in nearly all of the 33 two-hour episodes which are still being repeated on ITV.

He went on to reprise the role of Lewis returning to Oxford as an Inspector with a new partner, Sergeant Hathaway. In2014 Kevin stated that the ninth series of Lewis would be his last, having played the part over 30 years.